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Meniscal Tear (Knee)

Diagnosis and management of knee cartilage injury.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
MusculoskeletalOrthopaedicsSports Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

Acute Meniscal Tear (Knee) – NHS Lothian RefHelp Guideline
National
Knee Pain and Mobility Impairments: Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Lesions Revision 2018 Clinical Practice Guideline
Local
Knee Pain and Mobility Impairments: Meniscal and Articular Cartilage Lesions Revision 2018 Clinical Practice Guideline
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that help differentiate a meniscal tear from other causes of knee pain in primary care?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should imaging, such as MRI, be requested for a patient with suspected meniscal tear in a general practice setting?Updated: 8/22/2025
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